Simplicity Conquest Series Operator's Manual page 13

PTO Switch
The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and disengages
attachments that use the PTO. To engage the PTO, pull UP
on the switch. Push DOWN to disengage. Note that the op-
erator must be seated firmly in the tractor seat for the PTO
to function.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three
positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electri-
cal system.
RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position
with the engine stopped–this drains the battery.
Brake Pedal
Depressing the brake pedal applies the tractor brake.
Ground Speed Pedals
The tractor's forward ground speed is controlled by the for-
ward ground speed control pedal. The tractor's reverse
ground speed is controlled by the reverse ground speed
control pedal.
Depressing either pedal will increase ground speed. Note
that the further down the pedal is depressed, the faster the
tractor will travel.
Parking Brake
The parking brake knob is used to lock the parking brake
when the tractor is stopped. Fully depressing the brake pedal
and pulling up on the knob engages the parking brake
Mower Height of Cut Adjustment
The cutting height adjustment switch controls the mower
cutting height. The cutting height is infinitely adjustable be-
tween 1.5" and 4.0" (3.8 and 10.2 cm).
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Cruise Control
The cruise control is used to lock the ground speed control
in forward. Move the lever forward until the desired ground
speed is reached. To disengage the cruise control move the
lever back. In the event you need to stop quickly, depressing
the brake pedal will also return the cruise control to neutral.
Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever,
position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock
the seat into position.
Transmission Release Lever
The transmission release lever deactivates the transmission
so that the tractor can be pushed by hand. See Pushing
the Tractor by Hand.
Fuel Tank
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. On models with a
dashboard display, the fuel gauge is part of the dashboard.
Models without a dashboard display have a fuel gauge lo-
cated under the seat.
12V
12-Volt Power Outlet
The power outlet is 12V-DC. Accessory must be rated at 14
amps or less.
Attachment Lift Control Lever
When using the mower deck, lift the deck off the ground
while transporting to and from the job site. DO NOT cut with
the mower in the raised, transport position.
The attachment lift control lever raises and lowers attach-
ments that utilize the tractor's manual lift linkage. To lower
an attachment: pull the lever back slightly, depress the re-
lease button, and push the lever forward until it locks in the
lowered position. To raise an attachment: push the lever for-
ward slightly, depress the release button, then pull the lever
back until it locks in the raised position.
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